Introduction And Aims Of Study: Timely detection of shoulder subluxation in infants with brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI) is essential to prevent the progression of glenohumeral deformity. Shoulder ultrasonography (USG) is routinely used to detect an infantile subluxation/dislocation, but its use is limited because of the paucity of expert radiologists in developing countries. The aim of this study was to determine the clinical examination predictors to determine shoulder subluxation in patients with BPBI correlating with ultrasound confirmation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Shoulder imbalance secondary to residual brachial plexus birth palsy requires release of internal rotation contracture and tendon transfer. Subscapularis is considered as the prime element of internal rotation contracture and various methods have been described for subscapularis lengthening. It includes open subscapularis slide or lengthening and arthroscopic release.
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March 2008
We are present a case of duplication of hemi mandible and oral cavity in an adult patient. This is a very rare condition and each and every case warrants publication. This patient is unique in that she would not have presented for surgery if she was married.
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